http://www.indiamike.com/india Mamallapuram, Pondicherry, Auroville, Madurai, Kodaikanal, Ooty, and others en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:25:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indiamike.com/india/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indiamike.com/india http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/regarding-kodaikanal-t95792/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:12:52 GMT Dear Friends, I will reach Kodaikanal Road Station at 11.35pm on 27th Dec by Anantapuri. Is transporation(cars/good bus) available to kodaikanal at this add time.I have booked rooms with Spring valley hotel on Laws Ghat Road in Kodaikanal. Is it near to bus stand of kodaikanal. Regards, Rahul Dear Friends,
I will reach Kodaikanal Road Station at 11.35pm on 27th Dec by Anantapuri. Is transporation(cars/good bus) available to kodaikanal at this add time.I have booked rooms with Spring valley hotel on Laws Ghat Road in Kodaikanal. Is it near to bus stand of kodaikanal.
Regards,
Rahul ]]> Tamil Nadu Rahul Kulkarni http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/regarding-kodaikanal-t95792/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/any-reviews-on-hotel-tamilnadu-in-yercaud-t95762/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:09:53 GMT Hi,

I am heading to yercaud in december. I am planning to stay in Hotel Tamilnadu may be because I have seen that the Govt. hotels have the best location, though the service is not great.

I would like to hear your experience of "Hotel Tamilnadu" in Yercaud.
1. Are the rooms clean?
2. Service is decent enough to go with kids?
3. Any other inputs?

Thanks,
Jyoti ]]> Tamil Nadu jyotipg http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/any-reviews-on-hotel-tamilnadu-in-yercaud-t95762/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/bob-marley-cafe-and-guesthouse-in-mamallapuram-t95747/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:52:41 GMT Has anyone stayed at the Bob Marley Cafe and Guesthouse; and if so does anyone know the email, website or phone #. Thank you so much. Also any other recomendations for places to stay in Mamallapuram; we will be arriving very late at night (after midnight) so need a reserved room for at least the first night. Thanks again. Googer Has anyone stayed at the Bob Marley Cafe and Guesthouse; and if so does anyone know the email, website or phone #. Thank you so much. Also any other recomendations for places to stay in Mamallapuram; we will be arriving very late at night (after midnight) so need a reserved room for at least the first night. Thanks again. Googer ]]> Tamil Nadu googer http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/bob-marley-cafe-and-guesthouse-in-mamallapuram-t95747/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/lunch-with-a-view-of-the-meenakshi-temple-t95623/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:17:17 GMT Hi forum,

I'm new tothis forum as a member, but have been lurking for a long time. Great information on here! In about a month I will go to India for the second time, this time to southern India.

Amongst many other places, we'll be visiting Madurai. I read about some restaurants having a view of the temple area and gopurams, but now that I need the info, can't seem to find it.

Any suggestions for great places to eat lunch with a view?

Thanks ahead!

Hunbille ]]> Tamil Nadu Hunbille http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/lunch-with-a-view-of-the-meenakshi-temple-t95623/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/kanyakumari-t95572/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:51:04 GMT Hello all,

I will be in Kerala and was wondering if I should make a trip out to Kanyakumari. My question is if it's worth it to see the land's end. Is it something special or can you not even tell that 3 different bodies of water are meeting there?

Also, I heard something about seeing the sunrise and sunset from the same beach there. Is that true on every night or just on a full-moon night? Also this might sound like a stupid question but do they happen at the same time or you have to wait like 8 hours after the sunset to watch the sunrise? If that's the case, can't you do that anywhere? What would be special about Kanyakumari?

Also, is it sunrise and sunset or sunset and moon rise? I have read both but not sure which one is true.

Thanks in advance for all the replies. ]]> Tamil Nadu tiger07302 http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/kanyakumari-t95572/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/trichy-to-pondy-best-way-to-go-t95492/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:37:48 GMT Hi, Have started panicking. I have got only one day in trichy and want to go to Pondy. I assumed there was a bus. Can someone please confirm. What times the bus leaves from where and how many hours. I dont have time to spend at the train station to get tickets to pondicherry as I am trichy for only one day. Thanks a lot Kind regards maya Hi,
Have started panicking.
I have got only one day in trichy and want to go to Pondy. I assumed there was a bus. Can someone please confirm. What times the bus leaves from where and how many hours.

I dont have time to spend at the train station to get tickets to pondicherry as I am trichy for only one day.

Thanks a lot
Kind regards
maya ]]> Tamil Nadu Maya324 http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/trichy-to-pondy-best-way-to-go-t95492/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/tiruvannamalai-to-goa-agonda-t95314/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:25:35 GMT Hey all,

I am planing to travel from Tiruvannamalai to Goa (agonda) and not sure what is the best way to do it, train or bus? I'd really appreciate any travel advice.
Thanks! ]]> Tamil Nadu openair http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/tiruvannamalai-to-goa-agonda-t95314/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/bicycle-on-rent-in-chennai-mahabalipuram-t95147/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:02:37 GMT Hi .. Just wanted to know if we can get bicycles on rent from some place in Chennai(on OMR/ECR preferably) / Mahabalipuram ..... Planning to do Thiruvanmiyur to Mahabalipuram on Saturday ... or if we can get bicycles in Mahabalipuram, we can go to that place on Bike and then do Mahabalipuram - Pondichery on bicycle .. We will be needing 4 bicycles in total :) Hi ..
Just wanted to know if we can get bicycles on rent from some place in Chennai(on OMR/ECR preferably) / Mahabalipuram .....
Planning to do Thiruvanmiyur to Mahabalipuram on Saturday ... or if we can get bicycles in Mahabalipuram, we can go to that place on Bike and then do Mahabalipuram - Pondichery on bicycle ..
We will be needing 4 bicycles in total :) ]]> Tamil Nadu footballfreak http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/bicycle-on-rent-in-chennai-mahabalipuram-t95147/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/tirupati-madurai-kodaikanal-t95018/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:15:30 GMT Hey IM! We are just trying to finalise an itinerary for a trip from Pune through Madurai and Kodaikanal in Last week of Dec 2009. Need below info: 1. Is any Bus ( Private ) from Tirupati to Madurai/Kodaikanal? and Online books are available or not? cost of ticket? Frequency? 2. Is any Bus ( Private ) from Madurai to Kodaikanal? and Online books are available or not? cost of ticket? Frequency? 3. Which Hotels are good in Kodaikanal? Cheers, Anand :confused: Hey IM!

We are just trying to finalise an itinerary for a trip from Pune through Madurai and Kodaikanal in Last week of Dec 2009.

Need below info:

1. Is any Bus ( Private ) from Tirupati to Madurai/Kodaikanal? and Online books are available or not? cost of ticket? Frequency?

2. Is any Bus ( Private ) from Madurai to Kodaikanal? and Online books are available or not? cost of ticket? Frequency?

3. Which Hotels are good in Kodaikanal?


Cheers,
Anand :confused: ]]> Tamil Nadu somanianands http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/tirupati-madurai-kodaikanal-t95018/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/coimbatore-to-chennai-on-bike-t94840/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:21:05 GMT Hey people:cool: iam leaving from coimbatore to chennai on 15th nov 2009. mine is a pulsar 150...

anyone leaving coimbatore to chennai this particular day can join me...:D

i have given my contact details below, contact me if you would like to cruise...[happy]

others can read the experience post my journey[Blush]

A.bharat
9894485676
bharat_a@mail.com ]]> Tamil Nadu BHARAT_A http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/coimbatore-to-chennai-on-bike-t94840/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/family-trip-to-south-kanyakumari-kodaikanal-rameshwaram-t94820/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:36:27 GMT Dear members,

we are two couples with a kid of 2 years & we are thinking of following itinerary:
please suggest

1. 20th: Leave Chennai and reach Kanyakumari on 21st morning
2. 21st : Stay in Kanyakumari, sunset, .what places should we visit?
3. 22nd: Leave Kanyakumari in the afternoon to Madurai.
4. 23: start in the morning from Madurai to Kodaikanal
5. 24: stay in kodaikanal. what places to visit?
6. 25: start from Kodiakanal to rameshwaram. how much time by road? visit main temple. catch 8PM train for Chennai.

Please advise...
thanks
sumit ]]> Tamil Nadu sumit123 http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/family-trip-to-south-kanyakumari-kodaikanal-rameshwaram-t94820/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/virtual-tour-tamil-nadu-tourism-t94700/ Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:59:43 GMT I am a great fan of this site and had been just a guest all this time....today I just came across a link I think it is from Tamil Nadu tourism and I was just amazed by it....I felt compelled that I should share this website with you....this has virtual tour for most popular temples and some landmarks in TamilNadu...the photos were of high quality

http://www.view360.in/virtualtour

Moderators you are most welcome to modify the title of this post if it is not clear....

And most importantly "Hello everyone....Im in :woohoo: ]]> Tamil Nadu rampi http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/virtual-tour-tamil-nadu-tourism-t94700/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/chennai-pondicherry-thanjavur-madurai-kochi-t94488/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:49:02 GMT I am hoping to travel across Southern India from Chennai to Kochi over the course of a few days next month. It's a bit of a whirlwind trip, and I need to know if it's feasible. I'm considering hiring a car and driving as I'm imagining it's quicker than relying on buses or trains - don't worry, I'm not mad, and I have driven in India before - but am also wondering whether taxis between destinations are an affordable alternative. Any advice would be gratefully received.

The proposed itinerary is as follows:

Tuesday 8th

Late morning - arrive in Pondicherry

Wednesday 9th

Spend day in Pondy

Thursday 10th

Morning – car to Thanjavur (how long?)

Rest of day and overnight in Thanjavur


Friday 11th
Morning – Car to Madurai (how long?)

Rest of day and overnight in Madurai

Saturday 12th

Car to Cochin – 6 hours?!?

Overnight in Kerala


Also, any tips for the journey?

Many thanks,

Colin ]]> Tamil Nadu Plumbleboy http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/chennai-pondicherry-thanjavur-madurai-kochi-t94488/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/around-kodaikanal-t94469/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:52:00 GMT Hi Folks, Please suggest few places around Kodaikanal that can be covered in 3 days. We will be coming from Bangalore. Can Munnar, Thekkady be covered in 3 days or rather we should concentrate within limits of Kodai only. Hi Folks,

Please suggest few places around Kodaikanal that can be covered in 3 days. We will be coming from Bangalore. Can Munnar, Thekkady be covered in 3 days or rather we should concentrate within limits of Kodai only. ]]> Tamil Nadu windrider24584 http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/around-kodaikanal-t94469/ http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/itinerary-advice-coorg-ooty-kodai-nagarhole-t94394/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:00:57 GMT Not sure which state forum to put this query in, but since I saw lot of Ooty/Kodai in this one, decided to put it here.. I am planning to travel to some of the above mentioned places with my wife in Dec 4-13..Have been to Kerala and HP earlier, so not a first-time traveler...Only purpose is to relax, see a lot of nature, bit of sight-seeing..so nothing like a must-see, must-do plan..Wouldnt want a too hectic travel plan, as i would prefer to stay at a place for 2-3 days, rather than traveling everyday to a new location.. In view of this, what would be a good travel plan? Am from Mumbai, and would probably fly both ways..Does Bangalore-Coorg-Nagarhole-Ooty-Kodai-Coimbatore sound too intense compared to what i said...Can anybody suggest an alternate itinerary? Is it a lot of the same(too many hill stns?) and something else you would suggest? Broad guidelines would be fine..i will research and finalize the details myself... Have been to Mysore/Chennai/Bangalore earlier and so not keen to repeat those. Cheers Not sure which state forum to put this query in, but since I saw lot of Ooty/Kodai in this one, decided to put it here..

I am planning to travel to some of the above mentioned places with my wife in Dec 4-13..Have been to Kerala and HP earlier, so not a first-time traveler...Only purpose is to relax, see a lot of nature, bit of sight-seeing..so nothing like a must-see, must-do plan..Wouldnt want a too hectic travel plan, as i would prefer to stay at a place for 2-3 days, rather than traveling everyday to a new location..

In view of this, what would be a good travel plan? Am from Mumbai, and would probably fly both ways..Does Bangalore-Coorg-Nagarhole-Ooty-Kodai-Coimbatore sound too intense compared to what i said...Can anybody suggest an alternate itinerary? Is it a lot of the same(too many hill stns?) and something else you would suggest? Broad guidelines would be fine..i will research and finalize the details myself...

Have been to Mysore/Chennai/Bangalore earlier and so not keen to repeat those.

Cheers ]]> Tamil Nadu neerajd http://www.indiamike.com/india/tamil-nadu-f40/itinerary-advice-coorg-ooty-kodai-nagarhole-t94394/